Yesterday, the Lord awakened me to a vision of the bride scrubbing the floor, sweat on her brow. “I see you,” the Lord said to her. He reached out with both hands, and as she took them, He pulled her to her feet to look into His eyes. Don’t be like the wife who runsContinue reading “Look in My Eyes”
Tag Archives: strongholds
What’s Holding You Back?
Let’s leave behind the strongholds that have bound us, and do what it takes to run in the joy of the Spirit’s leading, so we can draw others into His love. A stronghold is a thought process or sin that has such a “strong hold” on you, it controls your reactions rather than the HolyContinue reading “What’s Holding You Back?”
Rise up and LOVE
What earthly causes have made you anxious or angry these days? The Lord is calling us now to rise up out of our fear and hatred. And LOVE. The issues we are fighting about are of this earth. They are temporary. Fix your eyes on what is eternal. Hebrews 12:1-3. When you get to Heaven,Continue reading “Rise up and LOVE”
Do Not Fear. Come Up Here.
Today, I feel the Lord bringing us back to this word from Him originally posted May 18, 2021: My child, I know it’s been hard. I’ve seen what you’re going through. In fact, I knew it would happen before it ever did, and I have a plan for bringing the good out of what theContinue reading “Do Not Fear. Come Up Here.”
Toppling Idols
One morning, the Lord awakened me to the song Endless Alleluia, and a vision of idols toppling to the ground on their faces. He spoke to me about how so often we try to “fix” our “problem” somehow on our own, as if our willpower is strong enough. It’s not, of course. You and IContinue reading “Toppling Idols”
My Promise Still Stands
As we passed the one year mark since beginning this Prayer Wall, the Lord has taken me back to those prayers and dreams from 2020. These themes have emerged since: This was His answer today, when I lifted those themes back up to Him: Those who will truly pray for the things of My heartContinue reading “My Promise Still Stands”
A Prayer from Isaiah 51:6
Lord, in the midst of the trying circumstances so many of us are facing right now, lift our eyes up to look to You. This earth is passing away. Our time here is so short. But Your salvation lasts forever and Your righteousness never fails. Help us to rise up above all the dissension andContinue reading “A Prayer from Isaiah 51:6”
No Competition
Do you struggle with feeling like you don’t measure up, especially when you’re around those who are strong in the Lord? Like your relationship with God is somehow inferior? Like the floor slants higher and closer to the throne for them, and meanwhile, you’re struggling just to have a quiet time? I feel the LordContinue reading “No Competition”
Healing and Rebuilding
Father, for those still fighting fires, we ask for Your protection and wisdom. Guide them to those in danger, and make the way clear for rescue. Thank You, Lord, already for the many homes and lives saved. We ask You, please, to bring rain, to stop the fires, And provide for those struggling to rebuildContinue reading “Healing and Rebuilding”
The Great Invitation
As we came up on our one-year anniversary of the Prayer Wall, I went through a strange night, awakening over and over to the thick presence of the Lord in the room and an inaudible voice breaking through my sleep to urge, “Go higher…. Press deeper…. Push further…. Higher up….” Awakening. The Great Invitation. NotContinue reading “The Great Invitation”
Be the Light in Our Darkness, Lord
Let’s continue to pray for those facing power outages in Louisiana and other areas, those still facing fires (even new ones now) in the west, and others in our country who are anxious and grieving losses. Lord, You are the Light of the World. In our time of darkness right now, please shine that Light,Continue reading “Be the Light in Our Darkness, Lord”
Completely Yours
Several years ago, the Lord led me to begin a new habit. Before I opened my eyes or got out of bed or thought any other thought, I would think on Jesus and hand Him my day. He took me on a long, beautiful journey of surrendering not only every day and plan, but everyContinue reading “Completely Yours”
Pray for Afghanistan
Afghanistan is #2, second only to North Korea, on Open Doors’ 2021 World Watchlist of most dangerous countries for Christians. “How we survive daily only God knows. He knows because He has been kind to dwell with us. But we are tired of all the death around us.” secret Afghan believer Oh, Father, please haveContinue reading “Pray for Afghanistan”
Living for the MORE
“There is more to this life than the money, the house, the status, the strongholds you cling to so desperately that leave you empty. There’s a reason for your loneliness, anxious thoughts, emptiness. Because nothing of this world will ever be enough. You need the MORE you were created for. I am the More. IContinue reading “Living for the MORE”
Mature in Love
“My beloved, I know how you’ve longed for love from that person, those people, who have not returned it in the way you desired. They have falsely accused you, talked behind your back, ignored you, walked over your pain, shoved you aside so they could do what they want, manipulated, twisted your words, pushed youContinue reading “Mature in Love”
The Mission
Open the eyes of the blind. Set the captives free. Bring home the prodigals. And turn the nation to Me. There are those who think they know what I’m about, but they have never truly tasted of the sweet Living Waters of My love, flowing over them and into them, quenching their thirst, reviving theirContinue reading “The Mission”
On Fear of Man
Isaiah 51:12b-13a How many times have you made decisions based on fear? And how many times have you seen those in leadership — even now — making decisions not based on truth or wisdom, but on fear of man? Pray for those who need freedom from anxiety and fear, that the Lord will expose everyContinue reading “On Fear of Man”
Off My High Horse and on My Face
A real-live battle between good and evil rages, and we are in the midst of it. Ephesians 6:10-12. We have a real enemy, and it’s not our brother or sister. The minute we begin attacking God’s people, we have switched sides. Revelation 12:10-12. Feeling justified in our attacks against others is a normal enemy tactic.Continue reading “Off My High Horse and on My Face”
Help Us Stand, Lord
This morning, the Lord woke me up with this illustration urging us to not give up the fight. Lord, give us courage to stand in Your mighty power. Ephesians 6:10-20. To not give up the fight. We need You, O God. Long has this battle raged. We call on You now to lift the cloudContinue reading “Help Us Stand, Lord”
Don’t Switch Sides
I know you’re hurting, and things feel out of control. I see your anger and your need to put things right. But in your anger, do not sin. Ephesians 4:26. Remember, your battle is not to be heard or for people to agree with you. It’s not for others to do what you want orContinue reading “Don’t Switch Sides”
Safety in Surrender
What have you been holding back from the only One Who can make all things work together for good? Romans 8:28. Lord, often You have shown us Your paths for us, given all the provision we will need for the journey, opened the door wide for us and even held out Your hand in love,Continue reading “Safety in Surrender”
Follow Truth to Freedom
The last post about “wee” evils was a bit long, so I didn’t get to tell you the whole story, but… While I was in the middle of cleansing the oats of evil weevils, a moth began beating itself agains the glass window next to me, trying to get out. I opened the window, butContinue reading “Follow Truth to Freedom”
Help Us See, Set Us Free
Most strongholds feel so “normal” we don’t realize they’re there. Even when friends confront us on ways we’re hurting others, we deny we have a problem or blame someone else. That’s because the enemy likes to guard the ways he controls us with lies like, “That’s just the way I am.” “This is just theContinue reading “Help Us See, Set Us Free”
Transformation by the Word
What are you doing to go to deeper depths with Christ? How are you making sure what you’re learning in the Word isn’t just head knowledge, but heart transformation? Let the truth you know be the truth you live! Lord, help us truly engage with You in Your Word, to remember that when we openContinue reading “Transformation by the Word”
Fight the True Fight – Ephesians 6:10-18
Lord, remind us please, before we post, before we comment, before we assume that someone is about evil, to pray. Help us remember that our brother is not our enemy. Remind us to fight together against the true enemy. Help us understand each other, and pray before we speak, before we react, before we imagineContinue reading “Fight the True Fight – Ephesians 6:10-18”
A Hope and a Future
Let’s pray Jeremiah 29:11-14 over our country today, asking God to bring us back from all the ways we’ve been captive to the enemy, so our children (and we) will have a hope and a future of abundant life, rather than destruction (John 10:10). Lord, You have given us a choice, because You are loving.Continue reading “A Hope and a Future”
Pray We Will Pray
Can you believe we’re coming up soon on one year since God started this #PrayerWall on July 4, 2020? I’ve been reading some of those early posts, keeping in mind all that has happened since. This one caught my attention today: I had a dream that I was watching a board game that most knowContinue reading “Pray We Will Pray”
For Fathers
Some encouragement for fathers from the heart of our Perfect Father: My son, I know your heart. You have longed to be the perfect father, to not make the same mistakes your own father did, to raise your children up to love Me, to empower them to be all I created them to be. IContinue reading “For Fathers”
Growing in Love
In Matthew 22:37-40, Jesus gave this one command in two parts: LOVE. Love God with all your heart, soul, and mind. And love others as you love yourself. He said that if you are doing these things, then you are doing everything God asks of you. So, how are we doing with that these days?Continue reading “Growing in Love”
Just a Prayer Away
A couple of weeks ago, my daughter, a friend and I all had similar dreams in a row. In each, there was something precious we had longed for or worked hard for through God’s leading that He did indeed bless us with; but the enemy craftily distracted us so he could break in and stealContinue reading “Just a Prayer Away”
Pray for Fathers
Lord, we ask You today for our fathers, both earthly and spiritual. Bless them abundantly, and draw them all the closer to You. Show them the ways You want to use them for Your glory, and give them courage to step out in those things and to do everything in Your empowering. Lead them toContinue reading “Pray for Fathers”
Family Unity for Ministers
I grew up overseas, as the daughter of missionaries. Many of my MK (missionary kid) friends have excelled in life. They feel at home, no matter where they are in the world, and the Lord uses them in powerful ways. In stark contrast, other MK friends have left the faith and made devastating choices. AfterContinue reading “Family Unity for Ministers”
Rest
My beloved bride, today I’m calling you to rest in Me. Don’t be like the wife who rushes about to please her Husband, doing things I never asked you to do and missing out on the one thing that matters. Luke 10:38-42. Come, sit with Me awhile. Listen to My voice. Hear My heart forContinue reading “Rest”
Leading through Love – Matthew 22:37-40
Satan wants to keep us so busy with even good causes that we forget the eternal thing that matters most: Love. 1 John 4:8. How much we accomplish or how great others think we are won’t amount to anything in the end. Only how well we loved. 1 Corinthians 13. So many marriages, families, teams,Continue reading “Leading through Love – Matthew 22:37-40”
Don’t Give in to Distractions
I had a series of dreams last night. In each one, I was given a precious gift from the Lord. In some dreams, it was something I worked hard for through the Lord’s leading; in others, it was purely a blessing from His hand; and in the last dream, it was something dear to meContinue reading “Don’t Give in to Distractions”
A Third of Us
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the Good News? That’s right. Nearly 2.3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed off to the Gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekersContinue reading “A Third of Us”
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